This is extremely sad

[inghamb87]

I as going through news this morning and came across one that was quite mind boggling. Here is a brief excerpt from the piece

Every day there seems to be yet another species of flora or fauna at risk or thrown into the endangered list by uncaring human intervention. Now it’s the turn of the Gorilla which according to reports from UNEP and INTERPOL, may disappear from large parts of the Greater Congo Basin by the mid 2020s unless urgent action is taken to safeguard habitats and counter poaching.

Although not directly related to "wildaboutbritain" this certainly is very alarming. Here is the link to the article Gorillas In Africa Will Soon Disappear By Marianne de Nazareth

[Malx]

Sentiment to one side for a moment, there may be a time in the history of future medecine when we humans need to tap into the genetic capabilities and characteristics of this close relative for our own survival. We need to set up a proper 'Ark' facility [not unlike the Plant ones, of which there are several] if we're to try to guarantee our wellbeing beyond the lifespan of ourselves.

The above is a fairly selfish-minded view, too; wild animals aside.

I'll just also politely mention (in passing), Ingham, that you probably know that 'The Treehouse' might be a better place for discussing non-native species.

[Paul mabbott]

Originally Posted by Malx

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I'll just also politely mention (in passing), Ingham, that you probably know that 'The Treehouse' might be a better place for discussing non-native species.

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